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Latest in Tag: death
Israeli troops kill Palestinian in north West Bank raid
Ahmad Tazazaa was shot dead in Qabatya after Israeli soldiers entered the town to carry out an arrest operation
Six killed in Iraq violence
The attacks come as Iraq witnesses its worst violence since 2008, a surge in bloodshed that has killed more than 5,400 people this year
Essam Atta remembered, two years on
Sympathisers hold demonstration in memoriam of torture victims in front of Press Syndicate
Attacks on security personnel continue in Sinai
One soldier killed in Sinai following an attack by militants on security checkpoint
Two dead, five injured in Sinai attack
The most recent deadly attack was on a road connecting Rafah to Al-Arish
Ultras White Knights denies political affiliations
“Bloodshed will not deter us,” group says in statement, referring to September clashes
Clashes in Suez result in one death
Third day of confrontations also sees five wounded
More Kerdasa detainees
Prosecution orders the detention of 23 detainees
Ongoing security operation in the Giza village of Kerdasa
Ministry of Interior spokesperson: “We will not retreat before cleansing Kerdasa of terror spots”
JUSTICE IN INDIA
By Dr Cesar Chelala The conviction of four men in India, accused of gang rape and the murder of a young Indian woman was widely celebrated throughout the country. Although the conviction is seen as a just and necessary punishment of the young rapists, many women are sceptical that it will lead to a new era in …
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel is a Cairo based cartoonist and dentist. Running his online comics blog and working on his first graphic novel. www.barbatoze.com
Talking Box by Ziad Akl
So the ridiculous bipolarity continues; the army-Muslim Brotherhood conflict still very much shapes the perceptions of Egyptians. But what’s been happening this last week is beyond ridiculous, beyond inhuman and beyond sad. Suddenly, all standing political actors stopped representing humanity. Both the army and the Brotherhood are locked in a hatred-fuelled circle that springs out …
36 prisoners die in an attempt to flee from police van
The prisoners, who were part of the Muslim Brotherhood, were being transported to Abou Zaabal prison
At least 1295 killed in recent clashes: independent count
Death toll includes civilians, security personnel and journalists
Death toll rises to 467
Over 3000 injured in yesterday’s clashes
Amnesty condemns torture at pro-Morsi sit-ins
Human rights organisation cites victims who were allegedly tortured at pro-Morsi sit-ins
Blame and condemnation after Rabaa violence
Several political parties as well as public figures comment on the deadly Rabaa Al-Adaweya clashes
Alexandria violence leaves at least ten killed
Clashes allegedly erupted between Morsi supporters and Alexandria residents; Muslim Brotherhood claims they were attacked during prayer
In Pictures: Rabaa mourns deaths
A night of violent clashes between supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and the police and unidentified men left dozens dead and hundreds injured. Beginning at 1am and continuing into the afternoon, Dr Mohammed Khalid, a general surgeon working at a field hospital at Raba’a Al-Adaweya Mosque, said he treated 50-60 patients with a variety …
International and regional reactions to clashes in Egypt
Amnesty International suggests that security forces have used excessive force
Sorrow and anger at Rabaa Al-Adaweya
Supporters of Mohamed Morsi continue demonstrating at Rabaa as some stand off against Republican Guard following Monday’s fatalities
Condemnation of violence at the Republican Guard headquarters
General call for prompt investigations, FJP calls for international intervention
Muslim Brotherhood claims high death toll after Republican Guards clashes
Morsi supporters and doctors held a press conference Monday hours after clashes killed at least 40
Tamarod mourns first death
The campaign lost its first member in clashes near Cairo University
Explosion rocks Port Said, killing journalist
The source of the explosion is believed to be a butane gas cylinder, although the circumstances of its detonation are under investigation
Report: 359 torture cases during Morsi’s first year in power
NGOs track torture cases in commemoration of the International Day Against Torture
Egypt prosecutors release doctor accused over FGM death
Soheir Mohamed Al- Batea, aged 13, died on Thursday following a severe drop in blood pressure after undergoing the operation, illegal since 2008.
Film discusses issues of mortality and incest
Dutch film shows the convoluted and exploitative relationships of an unusual family
Sayed Fathy passes away
Human rights lawyer made last appearance in court defending an activist on Monday
Port Said raises security alert
An officer and outlaw die during a security operation